Best Edinburgh Hostels
With a stay at Castle Rock Hostel in Edinburgh (Old Town), you'll be steps from Royal Mile and Scotch Whisky Experience. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Overall 9.4 Excellent
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Location is AMAZING with views of Edinburgh castle. The staff is very friendly and always organising events for the people staying (great Canada Day outing while we were there!), and the facilities are kept really clean for how many people there are. Each bed comes with an associated locker that everything can be kept in so there's peace of mind. Easy to store luggage before check-in or after check-out as well. The overall vibe is quirky and completely amazing for the Edinburgh setting.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Location is in the city center, near the castle - I could see it from room's window. Also there was good helpful staff. And the price as for the hostel as for breakfast was cheap :)
Excellent
10.0
Pros: This hostel clearly deserves a very high rating!!! The location is right next to the castle which is already perfect. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It is very safe and you have your orange card to get in. Key to lockers are provided and there are bedside outlets, as well with USB! The lockers are not too big though so they won't fit a suitcase but valuables and a bag pack. Even though it is a very big hostel, bathrooms and showers were never too busy and always clean, big S/O for that! The rooms, in contrast to most other hostel, were also VERY big which I really enjoyed. The breakfast for 1.50 is also worth it and it has great common areas and an incredibly well-equipped kitchen. Vibe was good and the daily activities are something to recommend. Probably the place to stay in Edinburgh!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Big rooms, personal locker in the room, many enormous and comfortable common species. In the center of Edinburgh with very kind and helpful staff!
Excellent
8.3
Pros: A fun hostel just off the golden mile. Basic serviceable facilities. The location makes it great. There are events and the hostel has a good vibe.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: It is at the heart of Old Town, with view at Edinburgh Castle. Super clean with friendly staff willing to help and advise on things to do. The atmosphere is very cool medieval themed, with nice common areas. 10/10 to this hostal.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: the bed was the comfiest hostel bed i've been in so far, facilities are great and clean, awesome pub crawl and dancing nights, nice staff, and really awesome huge place. Oh and it's fantastic that they have a laundry service!
Excellent
9.4
Pros: It was great all around. Well structured, hospitable, and affordable
Excellent
9.5
Pros: great location.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great location, helpful staff. Great structure and facilities. Clean bathrooms, spacious rooms and fair price extra services. Everything at Castle Rock Hostel lived up to my expectations
Excellent
10.0
Pros: My second time at this hostel and it was absolutely incredible! Love this place, I'll come back! I like the style, beerpong, staff, facilities, cleanness and activities they offer.
Good
6.3
Pros: The location is really good, and the facilities and staff are good as well. I think the best thing was the breakfast.
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Overall 9.4 Excellent
Based on 4,115 reviews
Service
9.8
Location
9.8
Vibe
9.5
Value
9.3
Amenities
9.0
Food
8.7
Cleanliness
8.6
Room
8.5
Breakfast
8.2
Comfort
7.7
WiFi
6.6
Service
9.9
Location
9.7
Value
9.4
Amenities
9.0
Room
8.2
Breakfast
8.1
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Location is AMAZING with views of Edinburgh castle. The staff is very friendly and always organising events for the people staying (great Canada Day outing while we were there!), and the facilities are kept really clean for how many people there are. Each bed comes with an associated locker that everything can be kept in so there's peace of mind. Easy to store luggage before check-in or after check-out as well. The overall vibe is quirky and completely amazing for the Edinburgh setting.
Cons: Towels have to be rented - slight inconvenience for those travelling without (as I was). However, when considering the great price of a bed per night, not that big of a deal. Be prepared to leave £10 each or ID at reception as a deposit for the room keys (given back at the end of stay provided keys are returned).
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Location is in the city center, near the castle - I could see it from room's window. Also there was good helpful staff. And the price as for the hostel as for breakfast was cheap :)
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: This hostel clearly deserves a very high rating!!! The location is right next to the castle which is already perfect. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It is very safe and you have your orange card to get in. Key to lockers are provided and there are bedside outlets, as well with USB! The lockers are not too big though so they won't fit a suitcase but valuables and a bag pack. Even though it is a very big hostel, bathrooms and showers were never too busy and always clean, big S/O for that! The rooms, in contrast to most other hostel, were also VERY big which I really enjoyed. The breakfast for 1.50 is also worth it and it has great common areas and an incredibly well-equipped kitchen. Vibe was good and the daily activities are something to recommend. Probably the place to stay in Edinburgh!
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: Big rooms, personal locker in the room, many enormous and comfortable common species. In the center of Edinburgh with very kind and helpful staff!
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8.3 Excellent
Pros: A fun hostel just off the golden mile. Basic serviceable facilities. The location makes it great. There are events and the hostel has a good vibe.
Cons: It was as expected. Nothing too bad.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: It is at the heart of Old Town, with view at Edinburgh Castle. Super clean with friendly staff willing to help and advise on things to do. The atmosphere is very cool medieval themed, with nice common areas. 10/10 to this hostal.
Cons: No complaints
10.0 Excellent
Pros: the bed was the comfiest hostel bed i've been in so far, facilities are great and clean, awesome pub crawl and dancing nights, nice staff, and really awesome huge place. Oh and it's fantastic that they have a laundry service!
Cons: not really any diwnsides
9.4 Excellent
Pros: It was great all around. Well structured, hospitable, and affordable
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9.5 Excellent
Pros: great location.
Cons: no hair dryer
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Great location, helpful staff. Great structure and facilities. Clean bathrooms, spacious rooms and fair price extra services. Everything at Castle Rock Hostel lived up to my expectations
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: My second time at this hostel and it was absolutely incredible! Love this place, I'll come back! I like the style, beerpong, staff, facilities, cleanness and activities they offer.
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6.3 Good
Pros: The location is really good, and the facilities and staff are good as well. I think the best thing was the breakfast.
Cons: It was not too clean, and I did not like the atmosphere. Also, the beds were not comfortable. If I go to Edinburgh again, I’ll prefer to stay in other place.
With a stay at Castle Rock Hostel in Edinburgh (Old Town), you'll be steps from Royal Mile and Scotch Whisky Experience. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
With a stay at CoDE Pod Hostels - THE LoFT in Edinburgh (New Town), you'll be steps from Princes Street and George Street. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Overall 9.2 Excellent
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Excellent
9.5
Pros: I like the privacy that the bed pod with curtain gives you.
Good
6.8
Pros: Location to transport and cleanliness. Staff were friendly. They knew some of the local details- I hope they can find out more and share ‘insider’ details such as how to manage Falkirk in a day, etc.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Lovely staff and clean bathrooms
Excellent
10.0
Pros: It‘s absolutely awesome: Modern, clean and the best thing is the privacy due to sleeping „boxes“ and curtains.
Excellent
9.3
Pros: Luxury feel all around the hostel, everything is well thought through and comfortable, staff very helpful with detailed instructions.
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Perfect location, very clean, responsive staff
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Excellent location, friendly and helpful staff. The privacy offered by the pods in a shared room. Great value for money!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The rooms and bathrooms are super clean! The staff is excellent and super friendly. Also, the location is nice and central: close to the bus / tram lines, 1 minute walk to the royal mile, next to a lot of great restaurants and pubs.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: private bed was great, offered ear plugs there is a hairdryer in the room breakfast was great staff was very helpful and kind
Excellent
9.3
Pros: The staff was very friendly and the place was very clean.
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Overall 9.2 Excellent
Based on 2,232 reviews
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
9.5
Service
9.4
Breakfast
9.0
WiFi
8.9
Room
8.2
Comfort
6.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Location
9.5
Service
8.9
Breakfast
8.5
Value
8.4
Room
8.0
Comfort
5.6
Location
9.6
Room
7.8
Comfort
6.6
Location
9.7
9.5 Excellent
Pros: I like the privacy that the bed pod with curtain gives you.
Cons: It would be nicer to have a normal socket on the bed instead of a slow USB charger.
6.8 Good
Pros: Location to transport and cleanliness. Staff were friendly. They knew some of the local details- I hope they can find out more and share ‘insider’ details such as how to manage Falkirk in a day, etc.
Cons: Noise from glass being thrown out all night, especially during Fringe Festival. Earplugs not enough. Directions on web site to find original place and new place unclear to me and multiple other guests. Find a map and insert. Give people explicit details. Additional towel fee. List out what is free and what is not. It is the same as getting buckled and dimed by an airlines. Tell people to bring noise cancelling headphones. Put additional lockers in hall so people and possessions are not squeezed into an inappropriately small/crowded space.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Lovely staff and clean bathrooms
Cons: Lot of outside noise because of location
10.0 Excellent
Pros: It‘s absolutely awesome: Modern, clean and the best thing is the privacy due to sleeping „boxes“ and curtains.
Cons: It‘s not air conditioned and so it‘s quite warm in summer.
9.3 Excellent
Pros: Luxury feel all around the hostel, everything is well thought through and comfortable, staff very helpful with detailed instructions.
Cons: Noise from the street in the night and morning.
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Perfect location, very clean, responsive staff
Cons: May be a bit noisy with the opened windows at night, as it is located in the center:)
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Excellent location, friendly and helpful staff. The privacy offered by the pods in a shared room. Great value for money!
Cons: It can become slightly noise at times due to the neighbouring pubs - but you do get (free) earplugs at check in just in case!
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The rooms and bathrooms are super clean! The staff is excellent and super friendly. Also, the location is nice and central: close to the bus / tram lines, 1 minute walk to the royal mile, next to a lot of great restaurants and pubs.
Cons: The pods got fairly warm at night since there isn’t air conditioning and the windows do not open much. However, it was bearable. Still well worth the stay!
10.0 Excellent
Pros: private bed was great, offered ear plugs there is a hairdryer in the room breakfast was great staff was very helpful and kind
Cons: no lift but staff helped to lift the luggage
9.3 Excellent
Pros: The staff was very friendly and the place was very clean.
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With a stay at CoDE Pod Hostels - THE LoFT in Edinburgh (New Town), you'll be steps from Princes Street and George Street. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
With a stay at High Street Hostel in Edinburgh (Old Town), you'll be steps from Royal Mile and Princes Street. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Overall 8.8 Excellent
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Excellent
9.5
Pros: A great place! Relaxed and friendly and with all you need to stay over for a few nights in Edinburgh. Loved it! Location is amazing....you couldn’t get any nearer to the action but in a side street so feels safe. Would definitely stay again!
Good
7.5
Pros: Staff were nice, bedding was changed every night for guests, free wifi with a password and plugs at every bed.
Okay
5.8
Pros: Position is perfect, close to the main street.. Staff is okay. Nice and chill common room
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Amazing lounge area and kitchen. Very helpful staff. A social environment. Perfect location, almost right on the royal mile!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: This was my second time in High Street Hostel within one week, I really like it here because it's clean, cosy, very relaxed and location is great.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: The property was very good, extremely well placed in Edinburgh! Staff exellent! only thing that I was disappointed was the bad smell in the room...
Excellent
10.0
Pros: A short walk from Waverley Station. It was the start of the festival, but it was surprisingly peaceful nonetheless. Splendid, inexpensive breakfast (with non-dairy/vegan friendly options) - very good value for money! Lovely staff. Slept like a a log. I shall *always* stay here in future
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Nearest hostel to the central high street, I've ever been. Breakfast is cheap, with toast, marmelade, coffee, honey, but no cheese or salami or so on... coffee was fine. Bed with hard base was quite good for my back. As a double bed it would be quite small ... but the room ("Lady and the tramp") was in the back and quiet enough to have a good sleep. The Lobby is very interesting and cosy.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Cheap and comfortable
Excellent
8.8
Pros: The location was amazing, the staff were all very friendly and every bed in the room had two usb ports and two wall sockets to charge from. It was a wonderful experience.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Perfect location!
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Overall 8.8 Excellent
Based on 1,724 reviews
Location
9.7
Service
9.3
Value
9.0
Food
8.8
Vibe
8.7
Breakfast
8.3
WiFi
7.9
Amenities
7.7
Room
7.0
Location
9.7
Service
9.2
Value
9.1
Food
8.6
Vibe
8.4
Breakfast
8.0
Amenities
8.0
Room
6.8
9.5 Excellent
Pros: A great place! Relaxed and friendly and with all you need to stay over for a few nights in Edinburgh. Loved it! Location is amazing....you couldn’t get any nearer to the action but in a side street so feels safe. Would definitely stay again!
Cons: All bathrooms and loos are mixed. Would have preferred single sex ones.
7.5 Good
Pros: Staff were nice, bedding was changed every night for guests, free wifi with a password and plugs at every bed.
Cons: Nearly falling out of bed as I had a top bunk.
5.8 Okay
Pros: Position is perfect, close to the main street.. Staff is okay. Nice and chill common room
Cons: Too expensive due to Fringe festivale, bad price/quality ratio. Very average hostel, not very clean (bathrooms were ok but under the mattress very dirty). Uncomfortable beds. Poor atmosphere. No shampoo or whatever in the shower room, bring your own towel or pay 0.5 per day for small 30x30 one. Small lockers with key lock system.
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Amazing lounge area and kitchen. Very helpful staff. A social environment. Perfect location, almost right on the royal mile!
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: This was my second time in High Street Hostel within one week, I really like it here because it's clean, cosy, very relaxed and location is great.
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8.3 Excellent
Pros: The property was very good, extremely well placed in Edinburgh! Staff exellent! only thing that I was disappointed was the bad smell in the room...
Cons: the bad smell in the room... not very good when you just arrived...
10.0 Excellent
Pros: A short walk from Waverley Station. It was the start of the festival, but it was surprisingly peaceful nonetheless. Splendid, inexpensive breakfast (with non-dairy/vegan friendly options) - very good value for money! Lovely staff. Slept like a a log. I shall *always* stay here in future
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8.8 Excellent
Pros: Nearest hostel to the central high street, I've ever been. Breakfast is cheap, with toast, marmelade, coffee, honey, but no cheese or salami or so on... coffee was fine. Bed with hard base was quite good for my back. As a double bed it would be quite small ... but the room ("Lady and the tramp") was in the back and quiet enough to have a good sleep. The Lobby is very interesting and cosy.
Cons: There is no elevator and the showers and toilets are quite small ( but clean).
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Cheap and comfortable
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8.8 Excellent
Pros: The location was amazing, the staff were all very friendly and every bed in the room had two usb ports and two wall sockets to charge from. It was a wonderful experience.
Cons: The shower sprayed mostly onto the opposite wall at a height that made it difficult to have a proper shower
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Perfect location!
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With a stay at High Street Hostel in Edinburgh (Old Town), you'll be steps from Royal Mile and Princes Street. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Haystack Hostel is centrally located in Edinburgh, a 3-minute walk from St. Andrew Square and 6 minutes by foot from St. Giles' Cathedral. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Overall 8.7 Excellent
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Excellent
8.3
Pros: i jst love the cleanliness as i never expwected it cos it was a hostel. the bed was neat and comfortable and i didnt have any problem with smelly or dirty neighbours or surroundings. the bathrooms and toilets were great as well.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The location is the best thing in this accomodation. Despite being a small place, everything is right.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Locations is great, a bit hidden but in close to everything in city centre, and Waverly station. We only came back to sleep in the room for a few hours. Rabbies Tours cafe/bus stop. We only had contact with 2 staff members both spoke spanish, Eduardo and a young lady with dark hair. They were both helpful and accommodating with our luggage. Email response is also quick. Restrooms and showers were okay and clean.
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Location is great, so central but the greatest thing is that there's almost no noise from outside, even during the festival and with the window open. Showers are really nice, staff are friendly and because it's a small hostel it feels quite private, even when you're in a dorm.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: The place was clean and the staff was friendly
Good
6.8
Pros: Location ++, 12-beds dorms is nice
Excellent
8.0
Pros: I appreciated the location, is near to Edinburgh train station, I liked the bedroom, was nice and clean and the reception was a nice space to share with others travelers.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Ideal location, great staff. Would stay again!
Excellent
9.3
Pros: The staff was very helpful! She recommended restaurants for us to go and gave other travel advice for our next destination
Good
7.7
Pros: Too many people in one room
Okay
5.0
Pros: They were friendly anyway.
Excellent
9.3
Pros: Staff very Helpful and perfect location, close to all touristic places
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Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 2,343 reviews
Location
9.7
Service
9.5
Value
9.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Breakfast
7.6
WiFi
7.4
Room
7.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
4.8
Amenities
3.8
Location
9.9
Service
9.4
Cleanliness
9.3
Value
9.1
Room
6.9
Breakfast
6.5
Food
6.1
WiFi
5.8
Comfort
4.3
Amenities
3.0
Location
9.8
Value
9.4
Service
9.4
Breakfast
7.9
Room
6.8
Comfort
5.0
Service
8.8
8.3 Excellent
Pros: i jst love the cleanliness as i never expwected it cos it was a hostel. the bed was neat and comfortable and i didnt have any problem with smelly or dirty neighbours or surroundings. the bathrooms and toilets were great as well.
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8.0 Excellent
Pros: The location is the best thing in this accomodation. Despite being a small place, everything is right.
Cons: The Hostel is in the 3rd floor, so you need go up the stairs.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Locations is great, a bit hidden but in close to everything in city centre, and Waverly station. We only came back to sleep in the room for a few hours. Rabbies Tours cafe/bus stop. We only had contact with 2 staff members both spoke spanish, Eduardo and a young lady with dark hair. They were both helpful and accommodating with our luggage. Email response is also quick. Restrooms and showers were okay and clean.
Cons: The sheets of the beds and cover had stains some dark black stains and small blood stains.
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Location is great, so central but the greatest thing is that there's almost no noise from outside, even during the festival and with the window open. Showers are really nice, staff are friendly and because it's a small hostel it feels quite private, even when you're in a dorm.
Cons: The rooms are very small which means 9 suitcases take up a lot of very limited ground space.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: The place was clean and the staff was friendly
Cons: Its on the third floor so be prepared to carry your luggage up. There are no elevators. They are trying to save a lot of space, so the lower level beds end up feelong like coffins. The window was hidden behind beds so there was no air circulation. Someone in my room stank and they had no fans at all!
6.8 Good
Pros: Location ++, 12-beds dorms is nice
Cons: The 6-beds room was very small, noisy (next to the busy street) and there was no curtain per bed (although there is one for the 12-beds dorms). Bathroom is quite old and only 4 showers for the whole hostel!
8.0 Excellent
Pros: I appreciated the location, is near to Edinburgh train station, I liked the bedroom, was nice and clean and the reception was a nice space to share with others travelers.
Cons: The bathroom was no so clean and some times it was dirty.
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Ideal location, great staff. Would stay again!
Cons: Bed/rooms were insanely hot at night and no lift so that means carrying a suitcase up 3 flights of spiral stairs :/
9.3 Excellent
Pros: The staff was very helpful! She recommended restaurants for us to go and gave other travel advice for our next destination
Cons: The room got a bit stuffy. It would be nice if there's a fan.
7.7 Good
Pros: Too many people in one room
Cons: Staff was fine to talk to
5.0 Okay
Pros: They were friendly anyway.
Cons: Accidentally booked a Bed in a women's dorm, because that detail didn't appear in the exposé first. They called me to tell me this but would neither refund nor offer any compensation.
9.3 Excellent
Pros: Staff very Helpful and perfect location, close to all touristic places
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Haystack Hostel is centrally located in Edinburgh, a 3-minute walk from St. Andrew Square and 6 minutes by foot from St. Giles' Cathedral. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
With a stay at Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+ hostel) in Edinburgh (Old Town), you'll be steps from Grassmarket and 3 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Overall 8.7 Excellent
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Good
7.5
Pros: Good vibe, great location
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The Pod's were good although I bit hot. You had to sleep with the curtain open as there was no circulation
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The best thing is it feels safe, clean and comfortable. There is much more security measures taken than I’ve seen in any other hostel. Really excellent, and the staff are super friendly. The luggage storage is also really nice so you don’t need to carry around your things all day after you’ve officially checked out. I would highly recommend this for anyone who may be nervous about staying in a hostel.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Comfy beds and excellent location
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Great location, super helpful and friendly staff, clean rooms. Felt extremely comfortable as a solo female traveler staying here! If you’re in Edinburgh this is the place to stay!
Good
7.0
Pros: Great location and friendly staff!
Good
6.3
Pros: the location is perfect, it is in the middle of the town and near all the attractions and has a really perfect ice cream bar right next to the hostel.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Secure, clean, modern, and convenient. For a first time at a hostel I would recommend.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Everything, from a perfect location to the comfy bed, to the view of the castle from my bed. Reasonable priced. Board games available, good food from the inhouse cafe, walking tours everything a great hostel needs it has
Good
7.5
Pros: Very close from everything
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Overall 8.7 Excellent
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Location
9.7
Bar
8.9
Service
8.6
Room
7.3
Breakfast
6.9
WiFi
6.2
Location
9.6
Bar
8.4
Service
8.1
Room
7.5
WiFi
5.4
Location
9.8
7.5 Good
Pros: Good vibe, great location
Cons: Room was very hot
8.0 Excellent
Pros: The Pod's were good although I bit hot. You had to sleep with the curtain open as there was no circulation
Cons: N/A
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The best thing is it feels safe, clean and comfortable. There is much more security measures taken than I’ve seen in any other hostel. Really excellent, and the staff are super friendly. The luggage storage is also really nice so you don’t need to carry around your things all day after you’ve officially checked out. I would highly recommend this for anyone who may be nervous about staying in a hostel.
Cons: Bathroom stalls were very small and it would be nice to have a soap shelf in the shower.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Comfy beds and excellent location
Cons:
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Great location, super helpful and friendly staff, clean rooms. Felt extremely comfortable as a solo female traveler staying here! If you’re in Edinburgh this is the place to stay!
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7.0 Good
Pros: Great location and friendly staff!
Cons: The room smelled rancid. There were no windows I could open and the ventilation was poor. Normally I can overlook this; however, the reek was unbearable! This caused me to have difficulty sleeping.
6.3 Good
Pros: the location is perfect, it is in the middle of the town and near all the attractions and has a really perfect ice cream bar right next to the hostel.
Cons: the staff attitude was rude and tough most of the time. The air ventilation inside the rooms was terrible, especially they put us in a very far room at the back of the building and the kitchen was open till 10 pm only which is not logic if I want to eat or drink anything I have to come early to make it or I should wait till 6 am in the second morning and this was so stressful.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Secure, clean, modern, and convenient. For a first time at a hostel I would recommend.
Cons: It can be very noisy at night, depending on where your room is located. I’ve stayed here before and if your room is close to the large front windows, you could be up all night from hearing people singing in the bars... but I was also there during the fringe festival so that makes sense.. bathroom stalls and showers were too small depending on the bathroom, but generally they were quite clean. tip* bring earplugs (this goes for any hostel).
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Everything, from a perfect location to the comfy bed, to the view of the castle from my bed. Reasonable priced. Board games available, good food from the inhouse cafe, walking tours everything a great hostel needs it has
Cons: Not a thing
7.5 Good
Pros: Very close from everything
Cons: The place is okay but there is a pub right infront of it where Live music is played till midnight.
With a stay at Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+ hostel) in Edinburgh (Old Town), you'll be steps from Grassmarket and 3 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
With a stay at The Baxter Hostel in Edinburgh (New Town), you'll be steps from Princes Street and 3 minutes by foot from George Street. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
Overall 8.7 Excellent
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Excellent
9.1
Pros: The common kitchen area: it's inviting and well equiped. The 24 hr staff are very helpful and I liked that music streamed in through the open windows at night. Good place to sit and interact with other guests. The location makes all of Edinburgh very accessable.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The Baxter hostel was a great place to stay and in a central part of Edinburgh with everything within walking distance of the hostel. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the cooked breakfast was great!
Good
6.3
Pros: Great location right by the train station, As much complimentary tea and coffee as you want, Every bed has an individual light and socket to charge your phone, Good lockers in the room, The beds are already made when you arrive, Good wifi, Friendly staff.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: The kitchen and the breakfast
Excellent
9.3
Pros: The bed was sooooo comfortable! Brekky was good. Showers were hot but pretty cramped for dressing after, especially as the bathroom was mixed gender.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Location
Good
7.5
Pros: The location was amazing! Centrally located close to many places of interest and transportation system. The kitchen was cozy enough and quite clean. The personal was helpful. Not much noise during the night.
Okay
5.8
Pros: Good Location.
Excellent
9.3
Pros: Great location, comfortable walking distance to Weaverly station and most of Edinburgh's attractions. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Hostel is clean, beds are comfy, hot breakfast served is a real plus. Loved it!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great rooms, comfy beds, clean facilities. Excellent!!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Staff where so help and friendly great location woudl use this hostel again
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Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 1,916 reviews
Service
9.6
Location
9.6
Value
9.2
Vibe
9.0
Breakfast
8.8
Food
7.9
WiFi
7.5
Room
5.8
Amenities
5.5
Service
9.8
Location
9.7
Value
9.3
Breakfast
9.0
Vibe
8.7
Room
5.7
Comfort
3.9
Location
9.7
Service
9.7
Room
4.4
9.1 Excellent
Pros: The common kitchen area: it's inviting and well equiped. The 24 hr staff are very helpful and I liked that music streamed in through the open windows at night. Good place to sit and interact with other guests. The location makes all of Edinburgh very accessable.
Cons: I had a top tier bunk, so two people slept below me and there wasn't much head space left. Shower and bathroom facilities are small and universally shared. Both of these are fine as long as you expect them coming in.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The Baxter hostel was a great place to stay and in a central part of Edinburgh with everything within walking distance of the hostel. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the cooked breakfast was great!
Cons:
6.3 Good
Pros: Great location right by the train station, As much complimentary tea and coffee as you want, Every bed has an individual light and socket to charge your phone, Good lockers in the room, The beds are already made when you arrive, Good wifi, Friendly staff.
Cons: The top bunks are really close to the ceiling so since I am over 6 foot it was really awkward trying to get in and out of bed, The entire hostel was really hot even with the fans provided it didn't make much difference, Mixed gender toilets and showers makes it slightly awkward especially when there is only two toilets in the whole hostel.
8.8 Excellent
Pros: The kitchen and the breakfast
Cons: the bath room is too small and sometimes lack of warm shower water
9.3 Excellent
Pros: The bed was sooooo comfortable! Brekky was good. Showers were hot but pretty cramped for dressing after, especially as the bathroom was mixed gender.
Cons: The stairs! Ugh, wasn't expecting that... luckily another guest helped me carry my suitcase up. And the young bloke on duty the next morning carried it down for me, so all good.
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Location
Cons:
7.5 Good
Pros: The location was amazing! Centrally located close to many places of interest and transportation system. The kitchen was cozy enough and quite clean. The personal was helpful. Not much noise during the night.
Cons: I think the breakfast could have been better, as well as the ventilation in the rooms. Also, it was sad to be informed that we had to buy the special electricity plugs they use in UK in order to charge our phones, plus the luggage room costs extra. someone could of course leave the luggage in the hostel for free but unattended.
5.8 Okay
Pros: Good Location.
Cons: The room was not particularly clean. We had to pay extra for towels. We were woken at 3 am by business on lower floor disposing of bottles. One of the windows would not close and there was a very noisy extractor fan from business below on all night. The windows in the room did not have curtains. The door bell to the property woke me up on three occasions after midnight. Wifi was very poor.
9.3 Excellent
Pros: Great location, comfortable walking distance to Weaverly station and most of Edinburgh's attractions. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Hostel is clean, beds are comfy, hot breakfast served is a real plus. Loved it!
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Great rooms, comfy beds, clean facilities. Excellent!!
Cons: It was great.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Staff where so help and friendly great location woudl use this hostel again
Cons:
With a stay at The Baxter Hostel in Edinburgh (New Town), you'll be steps from Princes Street and 3 minutes by foot from George Street. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
With a stay at Pollock Halls, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Commonwealth Pool and 14 minutes by foot from Holyrood Park. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available onsite.
Overall 8.4 Excellent
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Excellent
8.8
Pros: breakfast great, evening meals v.good and value for money - all you can eat buffet for £17.50. Very busy but very well organised and loads of space in the dining area. All very clean. There is a campus shop - food for lunch, drinks crisps, lots of clothing - t shirts etc. at good prices.
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Great value for money during the Fringe!
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Excellent room and shower. Good lighting and supply of powerpoints. Well located for JMCC breakfasts. Have stayed at Pollock Halls before and think it's good value to stay during the festival. Lovely location and botanical garden. Liked the John Burnett building with en-suite rooms.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: breakfast v good except would have preferred proper coffee Room was spacious and clean, good wifi and TV
Excellent
8.8
Pros: The room was spacious and clean. The breakfast was excellent with variety of choice. The location was very good with easy access to local bus services.
Good
6.0
Pros: Breakfast options were incredible, but it can be very busy.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Staff were really great. Very helpful with everything.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Staff helpful and check in easy. Tv is good. Room. Clean.
Good
7.5
Pros: Close to town centre
Good
7.5
Pros: Liked my room with view onto Arthur's seat. Not disturbed by noisy neighbours. Enjoyed self-service breakfast with wide range of choices. Was also good that it was possible to deposit luggage for free before room available. Shop with basic foodstuffs as well as restaurant easily accessible on site. Friendly and helpful staff members.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Breakfast as usual was awesome. Plenty of variety to suit all tastes & diets.
Excellent
9.3
Pros: Excellent breakfast buffet! Quiet and relaxing environment. The location is not in the city center, but quite easy to manage it by bus or even by walking.
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Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 3,163 reviews
Breakfast
9.5
Value
9.2
Service
9.2
Location
8.7
Food
8.2
WiFi
8.0
Amenities
7.5
Room
6.0
Comfort
3.8
Breakfast
9.5
Service
9.4
Value
9.3
Location
8.5
Food
8.1
WiFi
7.0
Amenities
6.9
Room
5.8
Comfort
3.7
Breakfast
9.6
Value
9.5
Location
9.1
Service
8.9
Food
8.0
Amenities
7.6
Room
6.2
Comfort
3.6
Breakfast
9.8
Location
9.7
Value
9.0
Service
8.9
Food
7.8
Amenities
7.5
Room
4.7
Comfort
3.3
Service
9.2
Breakfast
9.0
Location
8.0
Amenities
7.9
Room
6.0
8.8 Excellent
Pros: breakfast great, evening meals v.good and value for money - all you can eat buffet for £17.50. Very busy but very well organised and loads of space in the dining area. All very clean. There is a campus shop - food for lunch, drinks crisps, lots of clothing - t shirts etc. at good prices.
Cons: A little noisy in the late evenings. Take your own mattress topper and pillow.
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Great value for money during the Fringe!
Cons: Nothing!
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Excellent room and shower. Good lighting and supply of powerpoints. Well located for JMCC breakfasts. Have stayed at Pollock Halls before and think it's good value to stay during the festival. Lovely location and botanical garden. Liked the John Burnett building with en-suite rooms.
Cons: Would have liked a heavier duvet and more pillows. Could you publish the deadline for room cleaning? Rested on Thurs 8th morning, left at 1.30pm but room wasn't cleaned. Left a 'do not disturb' notice on the door while I rested.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: breakfast v good except would have preferred proper coffee Room was spacious and clean, good wifi and TV
Cons: Coffee quality poor Could her noise from next bedroom
8.8 Excellent
Pros: The room was spacious and clean. The breakfast was excellent with variety of choice. The location was very good with easy access to local bus services.
Cons: There was no hand towel provided in the toilet and the shower space was very small.
6.0 Good
Pros: Breakfast options were incredible, but it can be very busy.
Cons: The shower room was cramped. The room was hot and there can be a lot of slamming doors late into the night.
9.1 Excellent
Pros: Staff were really great. Very helpful with everything.
Cons: Not very close to any attractions, except Holyrood Park. (climb it, just do it, it's awesome)
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Staff helpful and check in easy. Tv is good. Room. Clean.
Cons: Terrible shower with old fashioned fixed nozzle. You either get scalded or frozen when you switch on shower. Price even with breakfast. Is quite high .
7.5 Good
Pros: Close to town centre
Cons:
7.5 Good
Pros: Liked my room with view onto Arthur's seat. Not disturbed by noisy neighbours. Enjoyed self-service breakfast with wide range of choices. Was also good that it was possible to deposit luggage for free before room available. Shop with basic foodstuffs as well as restaurant easily accessible on site. Friendly and helpful staff members.
Cons: Had originally been told that I could get the key before official 2pm check-in time if the room was ready. In the event, it took until five to two. Staff might have been clearer about this so that I wasn't left hanging around following very early arrival.
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Breakfast as usual was awesome. Plenty of variety to suit all tastes & diets.
Cons: The beds were rock hard and the pillows were so thin we could not sleep.
9.3 Excellent
Pros: Excellent breakfast buffet! Quiet and relaxing environment. The location is not in the city center, but quite easy to manage it by bus or even by walking.
Cons:
With a stay at Pollock Halls, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Commonwealth Pool and 14 minutes by foot from Holyrood Park. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available onsite.
With a stay at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel in Edinburgh (New Town), you'll be steps from Princes Street and 5 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 2,127 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: The Staff was really helpful and friendly.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Location.
Excellent
9.3
Pros: The staffs are nice. Clean. The kitchen is fully equipped. Stable hot water.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Everything
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Cleanliness of everywhere. Staff were efficient & lovely. Bed linen good quality . Food good
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The twin room was very nice, ( I usually stay in a dorm) comfortable bed, nice linen. Hot shower. Spacious enough. For privacy it would be better to have a net at the window. The location is great, staff are friendly and helpful. The cafe is very nice.
Excellent
9.3
Pros: Basic but spotlessly clean - perfect for an overnight - great value for money
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Clean and good location
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Beds were very comfortable, shower hot and powerful
Excellent
9.5
Pros: My friend & I travelled from Bristol to perform at the Fringe as part of Rock Choir. We needed 2 night's accomodation at an incredibly expensive time to stay in the city & the hostel offered a reasonably priced option. We found the staff helpful & friendly, the accomodation well located, comfortable & spotless. The option to store luggage securely in coin operated lockers both before & after check in was an added bonus.
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Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 2,127 reviews
Location
8.9
Service
8.6
Cleanliness
7.2
Room
7.0
Value
7.0
Comfort
6.5
Breakfast
6.4
WiFi
4.7
Location
8.7
Service
8.3
Cleanliness
7.5
Room
7.2
Comfort
6.8
Service
8.7
Location
8.6
Breakfast
6.7
Value
6.7
Room
6.6
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.5
Location
9.0
Service
9.0
Amenities
8.3
Cleanliness
7.1
Room
7.0
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The Staff was really helpful and friendly.
Cons:
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Location.
Cons: In a room for two we had a double bed with a bunk above.Not much head room. Room quite noisy.
9.3 Excellent
Pros: The staffs are nice. Clean. The kitchen is fully equipped. Stable hot water.
Cons: A bit noisy if you need to open the window. No air conditioning.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Cleanliness of everywhere. Staff were efficient & lovely. Bed linen good quality . Food good
Cons: As I was used to hotels really missed a kettle in the room but nothing stopping you taking a travel kettle & was a kitchen in the hostel when cafe was closed
8.0 Excellent
Pros: The twin room was very nice, ( I usually stay in a dorm) comfortable bed, nice linen. Hot shower. Spacious enough. For privacy it would be better to have a net at the window. The location is great, staff are friendly and helpful. The cafe is very nice.
Cons: There was a group of very noisy students staying. So noisy it drowned the sound of the television out. There is no excuse for screaming when you are sharing with others, and it was like having a herd of elephants above. I don't usually treat myself to a private room, the noise spoiled it. There was a sandwich left in the bedside cabinet and only one carton of milk left in the tea tray.
9.3 Excellent
Pros: Basic but spotlessly clean - perfect for an overnight - great value for money
Cons:
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Clean and good location
Cons: A bit overpriced for such a basic facility I understand it is during the fringe festival, but £100 would have been plenty for a room only stay
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Beds were very comfortable, shower hot and powerful
Cons: Very basic for the money and no breakfast included
9.5 Excellent
Pros: My friend & I travelled from Bristol to perform at the Fringe as part of Rock Choir. We needed 2 night's accomodation at an incredibly expensive time to stay in the city & the hostel offered a reasonably priced option. We found the staff helpful & friendly, the accomodation well located, comfortable & spotless. The option to store luggage securely in coin operated lockers both before & after check in was an added bonus.
Cons: The only extra thing that would have been helpful was a mirror in a better lit area of the room, but that's a minor detail.
With a stay at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel in Edinburgh (New Town), you'll be steps from Princes Street and 5 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
A stay at Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile places you in the heart of Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and Princes Street. Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out.
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Overall 8.1 Excellent
Based on 6,410 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Location
Excellent
10.0
Pros: 4 person suite that held the family. Our own bathroom and shower. Fresh and updated. We didn't use the other amenities. Definitely recommend
Good
7.0
Pros: Good size rooms and communal bar.
Good
6.8
Pros: Location is good, couple of minutes' uphill walk to High street and e.g. grocery store (Sainsbury's up on North Bridge). Staff overly friendly. Suits to young people, who go to bed around 4 am every day and don't mind the breakfast.
Good
7.5
Pros: Clean rooms and reasonably comfortable beds.
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Nice location, the staff was really nice and they have a nice bar
Good
7.5
Pros: The atmosphere was great.
Excellent
9.3
Pros: Staff, food, location, everything!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Comfortable beds with curtains to maintain privacy, excellent location, quiet despite the central location and great staff.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Nice staffs, very helpful
Okay
5.0
Pros: The location very convenient.
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Overall 8.1 Excellent
Based on 6,410 reviews
Location
9.5
Bar
7.9
Value
7.8
Service
7.6
WiFi
7.0
Breakfast
6.8
Cleanliness
6.7
Room
6.0
Amenities
4.9
Comfort
4.8
Location
9.6
Bar
8.2
Cleanliness
7.8
Service
7.8
Room
7.2
Breakfast
7.1
Vibe
6.6
Comfort
6.0
WiFi
5.2
Location
9.5
Value
8.2
Bar
6.5
Breakfast
6.0
Service
6.0
Cleanliness
4.8
WiFi
4.4
Room
4.2
Amenities
2.9
Comfort
2.5
Location
9.6
Bar
8.3
Value
7.7
Service
7.7
Cleanliness
7.1
Room
5.8
Comfort
5.1
Amenities
4.8
Location
9.3
Service
7.4
Room
5.7
Comfort
5.5
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Location
Cons: Lift wasn’t working
10.0 Excellent
Pros: 4 person suite that held the family. Our own bathroom and shower. Fresh and updated. We didn't use the other amenities. Definitely recommend
Cons: A little loud from some guests using the outdoor Café below our window but not bad.
7.0 Good
Pros: Good size rooms and communal bar.
Cons: The lift was broken.
6.8 Good
Pros: Location is good, couple of minutes' uphill walk to High street and e.g. grocery store (Sainsbury's up on North Bridge). Staff overly friendly. Suits to young people, who go to bed around 4 am every day and don't mind the breakfast.
Cons: VERY NOISY! All the noises from the outside bar and hallway come to the room all night long until the wee hours (and not only weekends). Only ventilation was from a small window, which had to be closed for the night due to the noise. The first elevator was broken the whole stay. Also the bathroom light was probably broken as it was on all the time (no switch). Breakfast was not worth £5.50, incl. cereal, toast, unregocnizable "juice", fruit, coffee/tea. The bar serves food, nachos are good, others mediocre. Linen looked clean but pillow a dirty hair smell.
7.5 Good
Pros: Clean rooms and reasonably comfortable beds.
Cons: No aircon or fans and unable to open the window in the room. The wifi didn’t reach our room. The layout to find your room is a bit of a maze.
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Nice location, the staff was really nice and they have a nice bar
Cons: We were unlucky and we stayed in a room with a window to a very busy street , it was very noisy
7.5 Good
Pros: The atmosphere was great.
Cons: Needed plugs to reacharge phone next to each bed and the lights by bed didnt work.
9.3 Excellent
Pros: Staff, food, location, everything!
Cons: The hostel is huge so it might take a while to get to your room!
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Comfortable beds with curtains to maintain privacy, excellent location, quiet despite the central location and great staff.
Cons: Everything was great
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Nice staffs, very helpful
Cons:
5.0 Okay
Pros: The location very convenient.
Cons: 1. The booking was not linked as asked and promised so had to change rooms during stay. 2. Room key kept needing updating as stopped working three times in 3 day stay. 3. The lift didn’t work so had to walk through bar and restaurant to access a lift. Room on 5th floor. 4 one of the lights in our room didn’t work 5. There was no soap in soap dispenser. 6. The shower had no curtain so the whole of the floor was wet with a pool of water which didn’t dry. The bathroom floor dirty in the corners. 6. In toilet near bar there was no toilet paper for two days .
A stay at Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile places you in the heart of Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and Princes Street. Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out.
Located in Edinburgh (Haymarket), West End Hotel - Hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and Princes Street. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities.
Overall 8.1 Excellent
Based on 2,074 reviews
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Okay
4.5
Pros: It was a classy building, the staff was helpful.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Great staff and location. Literally a short walk to the main attractions of Edinburgh. The extra room for drying you hair etc was nice. Has easy to use lockers. Nice bar.
Okay
4.3
Good
7.0
Pros: Room with bathroom. Shower,toilet and sink all in separately rooms.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: It was better than any budget hotel I have stayed in with more facilities! And for my first time staying in a hostel I definitely would again.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: This hostel was so nice. I stayed for three nights in the all-female dorm, and there was only ever one other person in the room with me. There is a bathroom and shower connected to the room, which only this dorm had access to. Location was excellent. About a mile from High street, but this made for a lovely walk each morning. Really friendly and helpful staff. Would totally stay here again.
Excellent
9.3
Pros: The whole space was very cosy and clean. Although the dorms were for 18 people, at night it was very quiet and easy to rest. Definitely recommended for a staying with friends.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: I love everything about the hostel except location very far from the centre. But its near to the Dean village.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Staff excellent as when I said I was to be up early he gave me a quiet room without asking, ended up having it to myself! Comfy bed and peaceful sleep. Super cheap, close to town. Happy days!
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Everything looks clean, nice and cozy. Staff is helpful and nice. Inner garden is nice for relaxation.
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Overall 8.1 Excellent
Based on 2,074 reviews
Vibe
8.9
Bar
8.7
Location
8.6
Service
8.1
Cleanliness
6.8
Room
6.2
WiFi
5.8
Comfort
4.9
Breakfast
4.5
Bar
8.7
Vibe
8.6
Location
8.5
Service
8.0
Cleanliness
6.9
Room
5.1
Comfort
4.3
Room
5.5
4.5 Okay
Pros: It was a classy building, the staff was helpful.
Cons: It is too far from the city, almost a half-hour walk. Rooms do not have cross ventilation but the bad smell, hard to breathe and just too hot to sleep. Beds are worst, the central one is nearly impossible to enter and sheets were dirty.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Great staff and location. Literally a short walk to the main attractions of Edinburgh. The extra room for drying you hair etc was nice. Has easy to use lockers. Nice bar.
Cons: No elevator( be prepared to climb a lot of stairs if you were put on the top floor like me), beds were bumpy, and there is no air conditioning. That won’t be a problem usually in Scotland, but it was when I was there. The top of the building gets all of the heat, and the window barely opens.
4.3 Okay
Pros:
Cons: Triple bunks were horrible and claustrophobic. The room itself was quite small, only made for 2 beds, but because of the stacked bunks there were 6 people. This made the room smelly and hot. The room was so warm that the door was left open overnight. There were no lockers for security. The bathroom was dirty.
7.0 Good
Pros: Room with bathroom. Shower,toilet and sink all in separately rooms.
Cons:
8.3 Excellent
Pros: It was better than any budget hotel I have stayed in with more facilities! And for my first time staying in a hostel I definitely would again.
Cons: The triple bunks! I’m 5ft11 and actually ended up with a bump on my head. Maybe I’d opt for a top bunk next time.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: This hostel was so nice. I stayed for three nights in the all-female dorm, and there was only ever one other person in the room with me. There is a bathroom and shower connected to the room, which only this dorm had access to. Location was excellent. About a mile from High street, but this made for a lovely walk each morning. Really friendly and helpful staff. Would totally stay here again.
Cons:
9.3 Excellent
Pros: The whole space was very cosy and clean. Although the dorms were for 18 people, at night it was very quiet and easy to rest. Definitely recommended for a staying with friends.
Cons: No towels and Hair and body Shampoo.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: I love everything about the hostel except location very far from the centre. But its near to the Dean village.
Cons: I love cooking in their kitchen but they might want to clean the kitchen a bit and the public space.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Staff excellent as when I said I was to be up early he gave me a quiet room without asking, ended up having it to myself! Comfy bed and peaceful sleep. Super cheap, close to town. Happy days!
Cons: Triple bunk beds meant that if I had been sharing bunks with others, getting out of middle bunk would have been very precarious and would have had to step in person below’s bunk. Other than that, nothing, all great.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Everything looks clean, nice and cozy. Staff is helpful and nice. Inner garden is nice for relaxation.
Cons: Rooms are too small, 6-bed dorm has barely have space to put your luggage/shoes. The room didn't have AC, so it was very hot and stinky in summer time. Vanity rooms and extra showers didn't unlock with my room card. Wi-fi is only available downstairs at the bar/reception.
Located in Edinburgh (Haymarket), West End Hotel - Hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and Princes Street. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities.
A stay at Destiny Student - Shrubhill (Campus Accommodation) places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Easter Road Stadium. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
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Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 245 reviews
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Mediocre
3.3
Pros: We were near a bus stop. Relatively easy to get to town by bus and walk in 20mins.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: It was clean and modern.
Okay
5.0
Pros: Location
Okay
5.8
Pros: Whilst the room was ok the building was ridiculously hot and very u comfortable
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Everything fine a little hot
Good
7.5
Pros: The staff were lovely.
Okay
5.5
Pros: Clean property, good kitchen area
Good
6.8
Pros: Fifteen minute walk to centre of everything. Safe route.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: It has what you need for a short stay. Excellent location
Okay
5.7
Pros: No breakfast. Double bed too little for two
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Reasonable price for a studio, 24 hour check in but you can leave your bags if your rooms not ready. Basic and clean
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Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 245 reviews
Service
9.6
Food
9.5
Location
9.2
Value
8.7
Cleanliness
8.1
Room
6.3
Amenities
5.9
Comfort
1.4
3.3 Mediocre
Pros: We were near a bus stop. Relatively easy to get to town by bus and walk in 20mins.
Cons: Bathroom was dirty hair in the plug hole and smelled like stale urine the smell wouldn't go away. Everything was an extra and we weren't told at the time of booking had to pay for towels give a deposit for a hairdryer. Rooms were noisy thin walls. Mirror in the bathroom was broken. Fire alarm went off at 6.55am with no explanation and no one to tell us it was a false alarm we had to go and ask at reception. Rooms were not cleaned during our stay. Window didn't open very much so couldn't let air in. Carpet covered in stains. Mattress very thin and could feel all the springs.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: It was clean and modern.
Cons: The mattress definitely needs a replacement.... felt like sleeping on the springs the rest both the room space and the cleaness where ok.
5.0 Okay
Pros: Location
Cons: The room was dirty and it was very loud during the day and night, as window overlooked the road.
5.8 Okay
Pros: Whilst the room was ok the building was ridiculously hot and very u comfortable
Cons: Building FAR too hot
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Everything fine a little hot
Cons: The heat
7.5 Good
Pros: The staff were lovely.
Cons: There was no air conditioning.
5.5 Okay
Pros: Clean property, good kitchen area
Cons: Bed was too small for 2 adults sharing and EXTREMELY uncomfortable. Room was insanely warm - but could hire fan which was good. Fire alarm went off most mornings
6.8 Good
Pros: Fifteen minute walk to centre of everything. Safe route.
Cons: Double beds are tiny. Corridors were boiling hot. No towels available until next morning. Very noisy pub/club across the road. People fighting on street until v early hours
8.0 Excellent
Pros: It has what you need for a short stay. Excellent location
Cons:
5.7 Okay
Pros: No breakfast. Double bed too little for two
Cons:
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Reasonable price for a studio, 24 hour check in but you can leave your bags if your rooms not ready. Basic and clean
Cons:
A stay at Destiny Student - Shrubhill (Campus Accommodation) places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Easter Road Stadium. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
A stay at Destiny Student - Murano (Campus Accommodation) places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of Princes Street and Easter Road Stadium. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
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Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 205 reviews
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Excellent
8.8
Pros: Staff were amazing. Free tea, coffee and milk were a lovely bonus. Close to City Centre. Good sized rooms (we were in a studio with kitchen).
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Very clean room , clean kitchen, good clean bathroom, very friendly staff , bed was little small for two but comfortable , would definetly stay again .
Okay
5.0
Pros: I had a studio flat with a small kitchen which was handy
Okay
4.5
Pros: Location was good.
Okay
5.0
Pros: Location just off Leith Walk with a good bus stop with many routes into the centre
Good
7.5
Pros: The location is great, there are a bunch of nice cafes and pubs nearby and it's a 25 min walk to the Old Town. We stayed for a week during the festival and it was a good base to enjoy the city from.
Okay
4.3
Good
6.3
Pros: We like the kitchen and appliances in there. Nice and cozy bathroom. Really cool outside yard. I appreciated the elevator.
Okay
5.8
Pros: There is a kitchen
Good
7.5
Pros: Location and efficiency of staff
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Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 205 reviews
Service
9.3
Location
8.4
Value
7.1
Room
5.1
Comfort
2.7
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Staff were amazing. Free tea, coffee and milk were a lovely bonus. Close to City Centre. Good sized rooms (we were in a studio with kitchen).
Cons: The room was so hot and you have the suicide windows which you can't open properly and as we had a studio with cooking facilities, that was horrendous! It was soooooo hot that it was massively uncomfortable and we struggled to sleep. Even with a fan in the room it was not good. Let us open the windows! We are grown ups! Mattresses are inferior. We could feel every spring. We solved this by getting a second duvet so we had one each and could wrap it around us, then it was ok... just! x
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Very clean room , clean kitchen, good clean bathroom, very friendly staff , bed was little small for two but comfortable , would definetly stay again .
Cons:
5.0 Okay
Pros: I had a studio flat with a small kitchen which was handy
Cons: Room was ridiculously hot, bed was hard, I stayed for 4 weeks but nobody came to clean the room, bathroom, change sheets or vacuum- disgusting after the price I paid for what is actually student rooms
4.5 Okay
Pros: Location was good.
Cons: Very dirty!
5.0 Okay
Pros: Location just off Leith Walk with a good bus stop with many routes into the centre
Cons: The rooms were ‘sweat boxes’, impossible to get cool even with a fan. There are lots of people coming and going that make a lot of noise the reverberate between the buildings
7.5 Good
Pros: The location is great, there are a bunch of nice cafes and pubs nearby and it's a 25 min walk to the Old Town. We stayed for a week during the festival and it was a good base to enjoy the city from.
Cons: The whole building, and especially the room itself were incredibly warm at all times and the windows don't open more than a crack. The bed is part of the built in furniture and narrower than a standard double so not the most comfortable night's sleep when one or both of you are tall or large!
4.3 Okay
Pros:
Cons: There was blood, or what seemed to be on the bathroom wall, aswell as nasty stains on the chair, dust every where and it was so sweltering because of the lack of ventilation in the place we couldn't sleep all night. I would not of been upset by any of this if the room was £30, which is what it was worth for the standards. Our key was running out of battery and took a long time each night to enter the room The pillows were so thin I felt I was lying flat on my back and the duvet was filthy and old. The staff were lovely and so helpful but we have since booked into a new hotel which was far better value for money. At around the same price we now have a clean, comfortable room with a proper duvet and pillows. We are attempting to find a refund on our room at this accommodation. Not worth it for us at all. We had to save up to afford this accommodation and feel ripped off and would really not recommend. A room which claims to be clean and comfortable was certainly the opposite and we are not fussy people at all. We are delighted with our new budget room at the same price in a different property, which is simple but clean and comfortable and feels like we have Got what we paid for. I don't ever write reviews unless I have something posative to say because I like to sort out problems there and then but this time I want to warn others who may book NOT to do so because I hate people to be taken advantage of or ripped off and that certainly how we left this place feeling.
6.3 Good
Pros: We like the kitchen and appliances in there. Nice and cozy bathroom. Really cool outside yard. I appreciated the elevator.
Cons: Walls were dirty from soaked water. There could be also a some small light. To much heat inside, because we couldnt open the window fully and get fresh air in. When we were in the shower too long lights turned off. Only one blanket for two people.
5.8 Okay
Pros: There is a kitchen
Cons: We would not have stayed here if other options were available. The wall is very thin, no room cleaning (yes it is a student dorm, but we did not pay a "student price":)
7.5 Good
Pros: Location and efficiency of staff
Cons: Room was very warm with no air conditioning and windows only opened slightly
A stay at Destiny Student - Murano (Campus Accommodation) places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of Princes Street and Easter Road Stadium. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
With a stay at St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel in Edinburgh (Old Town), you'll be steps from Princes Street and Edinburgh Dungeon. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Overall 7.8 Good
Based on 3,459 reviews
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Excellent
8.3
Pros: Fab location, easy check in & out, pleasant & helpful staff. Easy and secure access to hostel and internal floors. Very comfortable & clean bed.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Friendly staff, the location is brilliant just next to the train station. Beds are comfortable, good value at a very affordable price! I will definitely stay here again next time.
Okay
5.0
Pros: The hostel were very situated
Okay
4.5
Pros: The the location is more as excellent. 10 Min to Castel, many shops and Pubs. 50m walk to Airport Bus 100 (4,50 GBP)
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Love everthing... staffs r nice & helpful
Good
7.5
Pros: The location was truly excellent. Just across the road from the station. The staff were nice and helpful.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Very clean sheets on bed. Towel provided. Great singer in the bar downstairs Thur night. Other residents very friendly. Staff helpful and polite.
Excellent
9.5
Pros: The location is just outside waverly station and couldn’t be easier to get to with bags. It’s just at the bottom of the Royal Mike as well so just a short, very enjoyable. walk to the castle. The pub was open till 1 which was nice after being late at the Military Tattoo.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Definitely good value for money. Close to the Royal Mile as well as the train station. 12 bed triple bunks felt private with curtains around the beds. Would stay again.
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Overall 7.8 Good
Based on 3,459 reviews
Location
9.7
WiFi
8.7
Bar
8.6
Service
8.2
Breakfast
6.2
Cleanliness
5.8
Room
4.9
Comfort
4.2
Amenities
3.8
Location
10.0
Service
8.3
Breakfast
6.5
Room
5.8
Comfort
4.7
Amenities
3.6
Location
9.6
Service
8.2
Breakfast
6.1
Room
4.4
Amenities
4.0
Comfort
3.9
Location
9.3
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Fab location, easy check in & out, pleasant & helpful staff. Easy and secure access to hostel and internal floors. Very comfortable & clean bed.
Cons: Facilities like toilets are in need of refurbishment. Three tiered bunk bed may present access difficulties to some guests although again I have to say that the bed was mega comfortable and spotlessly clean. Limited kitchen and chill out area, limited access in kitchen area to drinking water. Fee for storing luggage after check I for a few hours.
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Friendly staff, the location is brilliant just next to the train station. Beds are comfortable, good value at a very affordable price! I will definitely stay here again next time.
Cons: Upon check out early in the morning, there was no receptionist so I had to leave the key with a note behind the counter and obviously, I didn't get my deposit back. I was told upon arrival that reception was open 24 hours but it was not the case.
5.0 Okay
Pros: The hostel were very situated
Cons: The staff wasn't very nice or polite, i left like i was brother them and not feeling very welcome to the hostel The shower wasn't clean at all, all them were broken, a mini swinging pool for your feets... The room was like a sauna, no ventilation and smells so bad... Amazing... The bed was so hard, difficult to sleep on it
4.5 Okay
Pros: The the location is more as excellent. 10 Min to Castel, many shops and Pubs. 50m walk to Airport Bus 100 (4,50 GBP)
Cons: I've traveled a lot in the world, but that's never happened to me. If you want to sleep in a broom closet, this is your hotel. No closet no shelf possibility no clothes hooks. 3 hooks in the bathroom. You can hardly move A small roof hatch window. Hardly any air coming Motel8 30m on the left 25,-GBP more. That's an outrage for 100,-GBP Please see my photos
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Love everthing... staffs r nice & helpful
Cons:
7.5 Good
Pros: The location was truly excellent. Just across the road from the station. The staff were nice and helpful.
Cons: There was a long queue to check-in. There was a mixup with the beds so someone took mine. I found it very difficult to climb into the top bunk, as I’m 48 and have a touch of arthritis. They need to take this into account when allocating beds
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Very clean sheets on bed. Towel provided. Great singer in the bar downstairs Thur night. Other residents very friendly. Staff helpful and polite.
Cons: The locker room. Machine to operate left luggage locker didn't work.
9.5 Excellent
Pros: The location is just outside waverly station and couldn’t be easier to get to with bags. It’s just at the bottom of the Royal Mike as well so just a short, very enjoyable. walk to the castle. The pub was open till 1 which was nice after being late at the Military Tattoo.
Cons: For the price, there was nothing not to like. Everything was expected.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Definitely good value for money. Close to the Royal Mile as well as the train station. 12 bed triple bunks felt private with curtains around the beds. Would stay again.
Cons:
With a stay at St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel in Edinburgh (Old Town), you'll be steps from Princes Street and Edinburgh Dungeon. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Located in Edinburgh (Haymarket), Arran House- Campus Accommodation is within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) and King's Theatre. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
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Overall 7.6 Good
Based on 1,493 reviews
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Okay
5.5
Pros: Location is good and the room was clean.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Clean, spacious rooms and very helpful staff.
Good
6.3
Pros: Great staff! They were really willing to go the extra mile to help you! Decent location if you don't mind walking, about a 15-20 minute walk from the castle.
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Everything was clean and modern. Plenty of outlets. Staff was friendly.
Okay
4.3
Mediocre
3.3
Pros: The only good thing is the location.
Okay
5.5
Pros: Location is good, staff were really friendly and helpful
Okay
5.5
Pros: I booked this room also on 1/8 - 2/8, but the price is only halfed than that on 3/8 - 4/8.
Good
7.5
Pros: Clean and reasonable well located. Staff was super friendly
Good
7.5
Pros: Value for money accommodation. Ideal for Fringe
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Overall 7.6 Good
Based on 1,493 reviews
WiFi
9.6
Service
8.6
Location
8.5
Cleanliness
5.3
Room
4.3
Food
3.8
Comfort
1.9
Breakfast
1.5
Location
8.8
Service
8.6
Cleanliness
6.0
Amenities
5.2
Room
3.7
Comfort
1.8
Location
8.8
Value
7.9
Service
7.8
Amenities
5.4
Cleanliness
5.1
Room
4.5
Comfort
2.6
Service
9.0
Location
8.3
Cleanliness
5.0
Room
3.8
Comfort
1.6
5.5 Okay
Pros: Location is good and the room was clean.
Cons: Very uncomfortable mattress, no padding only springs! The room was too hot, and the hallways were sweltering.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Clean, spacious rooms and very helpful staff.
Cons: Thin pillows.
6.3 Good
Pros: Great staff! They were really willing to go the extra mile to help you! Decent location if you don't mind walking, about a 15-20 minute walk from the castle.
Cons: No toiletries upon our arrival. The beds were uncomfortable and the pillows were basically soft cardboard.
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Everything was clean and modern. Plenty of outlets. Staff was friendly.
Cons: The shower door was very difficult to open and close. Didn't use the kitchen, but it appeared to have only one oven/range top, so could be a problem when they are busy.
4.3 Okay
Pros:
Cons: Dont trust luggage storage. They run out of space as soon as they have 10-15 baggages and wont Accept another one. Very disappointing. Beds are small (you already knew that) and very uncomfortable. No towels nor soap in the room.
3.3 Mediocre
Pros: The only good thing is the location.
Cons: The rooms are extremely hot, they didn’t have fans for all the period we stayed. We received the room still dirty, no toilet carpets... rooms are too small for a couple. The storage was full and they couldn’t keep our bags. Not good at all.
5.5 Okay
Pros: Location is good, staff were really friendly and helpful
Cons: The bed was really poor quality and uncomfortable. We were only give one towel for a double room and there was no bath mat or hand soap in the bathroom, and although there was a small kitchen with washing up liquid there was no tea towel to dry anything? The room and corridor was incredibly warm, however we were given 2 fans. The room wasnt dirty as such, but the sideboard at the sink hadnt been cleaned, not had the fridge and the headboard was dusty... the one window in the room was also covered in hand prints- a deep clean was definitely needed!
5.5 Okay
Pros: I booked this room also on 1/8 - 2/8, but the price is only halfed than that on 3/8 - 4/8.
Cons: 1) I booked this room also on 1/8 - 2/8, but the price is only halfed than that on 3/8 - 4/8. 2) The temperature is about 18 degree, but the centre heater (warmer ) system was still on. This waste energy and made the room very very hot.
7.5 Good
Pros: Clean and reasonable well located. Staff was super friendly
Cons: Rooms were extremely hot. The street is really noisy, so opening a window is not an option. The bed is terribly soft and very small for a double size.
7.5 Good
Pros: Value for money accommodation. Ideal for Fringe
Cons: Rooms were too hot
Located in Edinburgh (Haymarket), Arran House- Campus Accommodation is within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) and King's Theatre. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
With a stay at Destiny Student - Holyrood (Brae House) in Edinburgh, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Mile. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Overall 7.7 Good
Based on 268 reviews
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Good
6.8
Pros: Good location close to the city centre. Friendly staff who answered all my questions. Good value for money. Kitchen available for making drinks and meals with a sofa area if you wanted to socialise.
Okay
5.5
Pros: Close enough to historical sites.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Very friendly staff, new facilities and very clean room. The venue is about 15 minutes walk from the city centre and convenient to get to Weverley train station.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great value accommodation during the Edinburgh Fringe. Very easy to get around with Ubers and a great cafe around the corner.
Good
7.5
Pros: Fantastic view of Arthur’s Seat. Very clean Very close (within walking distance) of all the sights.
Good
7.5
Pros: Plenty of space on the room
Good
7.0
Pros: Good Location with lovely staff. Large studio room with decent kitchen and bathroom
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The property is nice and good value for money!
Okay
4.5
Pros: Nothing. It was awful
Good
7.5
Pros: The price was good, and it was in a really good location.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Staff was excellent!
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Overall 7.7 Good
Based on 268 reviews
Vibe
9.3
Location
9.2
Value
8.9
Service
7.2
Room
6.8
Cleanliness
4.3
Amenities
4.3
Comfort
3.7
6.8 Good
Pros: Good location close to the city centre. Friendly staff who answered all my questions. Good value for money. Kitchen available for making drinks and meals with a sofa area if you wanted to socialise.
Cons: The shower hadn't been cleaned thoroughly and had clumps of hair over the shower tray. The same hair was on the desk and shelves in the room. The mattress was worn and a bit uncomfortable,
5.5 Okay
Pros: Close enough to historical sites.
Cons: Very small , quite clustered. Picture on booking site didn’t coincide with real siting. Other visitors were quite noisy, the doors bang a lot when they went in the kitchen in the late night into wee hours of the morning. Didn’t like that I had to pay for towel as an overnight one time visitor. Television didn't work in Common area, and there was no one to complain to. Windows in rooms didn’t allow for much ventilation or view.
9.7 Excellent
Pros: Very friendly staff, new facilities and very clean room. The venue is about 15 minutes walk from the city centre and convenient to get to Weverley train station.
Cons: The mattress wasn't the most comfortable- quite thin. But it wasn't a terrible sleep.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Great value accommodation during the Edinburgh Fringe. Very easy to get around with Ubers and a great cafe around the corner.
Cons: Fire alarm at 1.30 in the night but quickly sorted out!
7.5 Good
Pros: Fantastic view of Arthur’s Seat. Very clean Very close (within walking distance) of all the sights.
Cons: Whole place too hot, no air flow even with open windows and the windowless corridors were particularly stifling. Fans were borrowed from reception but with the windows open the noise from the nearby railway line woke us early in the morning.
7.5 Good
Pros: Plenty of space on the room
Cons: Tap needed repairing asked 4 times and it wasn’t fixed. Room very hot fan needed for each room
7.0 Good
Pros: Good Location with lovely staff. Large studio room with decent kitchen and bathroom
Cons: Ridiculously hot. No aircon and windows only open a peep. Fans available but not enough to cool the room. Mattress lumpy.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The property is nice and good value for money!
Cons: Staff are less serious, maybe because they are students.
4.5 Okay
Pros: Nothing. It was awful
Cons: Mattress was paper thin, room was stupidly hot with no air con and no fans. Ensuit had no soap, pots and pans were rubbish and all the food stuck to the bottom, main light in out room didn't work. Honestly worst hotel experience ever
7.5 Good
Pros: The price was good, and it was in a really good location.
Cons: The room was too warm, and without a fan it was hard to sleep
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Staff was excellent!
Cons: Shower drain was clogged
With a stay at Destiny Student - Holyrood (Brae House) in Edinburgh, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Mile. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
With a stay at Euro Hostel Edinburgh Halls, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street Gardens. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Overall 7.4 Good
Based on 1,488 reviews
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Good
7.0
Pros: Very good location
Good
6.3
Pros: The staff who managed to move my room after three nights of next to no sleep. Thank you - you were great.
Good
7.5
Pros: That I was on the first floor with not many stairs to climb.
Excellent
9.3
Pros: This was a great location, perfect central location for the Fringe which was the purpose of the visit to Edinburgh. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The bedroom and shared toilet/bathroom and kitchen was very clean. Felt safe and secure and was handy to have staff at the reception for 24hrs as you could leave your keys there if you wished to save taking them out with you. Would definitely stay there again.
Good
7.0
Pros: The size of communal space. Location.
Okay
5.0
Pros: Linen was clean and the beds were comfortable. Situation good for our needs. Good for a short stay.
Mediocre
2.2
Pros: Nothing
Excellent
9.3
Pros: The staff were friendly and very helpful. Everywhere was very clean including the bathrooms and kitchen. The location was very central.
Good
7.5
Pros: You get what you pay for.
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Had a wardrobe in my room, as well as a desk. Staff were friendly.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: The front desk staff when we checked out was very friendly. I only asked her for the taxi number but she offered to call us a taxi. The location is fantastic and close to all sights you want to visit.
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Overall 7.4 Good
Based on 1,488 reviews
Location
9.1
Service
7.9
Cleanliness
6.0
WiFi
5.9
Room
5.4
Breakfast
3.8
Bar
3.8
Amenities
2.7
Location
9.1
Service
7.4
Cleanliness
5.6
Breakfast
4.2
Room
4.1
Amenities
2.9
Comfort
2.0
Location
9.6
Service
8.1
Room
5.2
Amenities
2.2
Location
8.9
Service
7.9
Room
6.6
Cleanliness
6.0
Vibe
3.3
Amenities
2.8
Location
9.4
Service
7.9
Room
5.6
7.0 Good
Pros: Very good location
Cons: Listening to an eighties disco at 2:56 am - even through ear plugs.......
6.3 Good
Pros: The staff who managed to move my room after three nights of next to no sleep. Thank you - you were great.
Cons: The noise. Atrocious. Went way beyond the usual Fringe street noise/music. Blaring sound till 3.00 am. Rubbish sound proofing provided by windows. Earplugs didn’t work either - felt like I was in the bar.... fine if you want to party till the early hours - I didn’t.
7.5 Good
Pros: That I was on the first floor with not many stairs to climb.
Cons:
9.3 Excellent
Pros: This was a great location, perfect central location for the Fringe which was the purpose of the visit to Edinburgh. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The bedroom and shared toilet/bathroom and kitchen was very clean. Felt safe and secure and was handy to have staff at the reception for 24hrs as you could leave your keys there if you wished to save taking them out with you. Would definitely stay there again.
Cons: Nothing really. Was pretty noisy all night from party goers but this was to be expected given the location and a pair of earplugs helped tone it down.
7.0 Good
Pros: The size of communal space. Location.
Cons: No room. A table, chair, cupboard all unnessary leaving not enough walking room for 2, and we had 3. And kitchens were low on supplies. Staff not very knowledgeable.
5.0 Okay
Pros: Linen was clean and the beds were comfortable. Situation good for our needs. Good for a short stay.
Cons: No lift, had to carry heavy suitcases up & downstairs. Room doors and floor boards squeaked
2.2 Mediocre
Pros: Nothing
Cons: It was very dirty, beds were uncomfortable, and pretty sure they had bed bugs. Terrible hostel. You couldn't pay me to stay there again!
9.3 Excellent
Pros: The staff were friendly and very helpful. Everywhere was very clean including the bathrooms and kitchen. The location was very central.
Cons: The level of noise from Cowgate and Guthrie Street meant that we didn’t get any sleep for 2 nights.
7.5 Good
Pros: You get what you pay for.
Cons:
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Had a wardrobe in my room, as well as a desk. Staff were friendly.
Cons: Wifi kept dropping out.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: The front desk staff when we checked out was very friendly. I only asked her for the taxi number but she offered to call us a taxi. The location is fantastic and close to all sights you want to visit.
Cons: It says continental breakfast on the website but its actually a breakfast bag consisting of a little cereal box, a juice, a milk, a fruit, a cupcake and a biscuit. Would not recommend adding this option because the content certainly does not worth $ 4.5. Also the staff at check-in refused to admit that the information on website about breakfast is wrong and refused to cancel this option. The room is clean but the pillow is not stuffed, so I had to fold the pillow in order to get comfortable.
With a stay at Euro Hostel Edinburgh Halls, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street Gardens. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Located in Edinburgh (Gorgie), Containers Hostel Edinburgh is within a 15-minute walk of Tynecastle Stadium and Murrayfield Stadium. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 7.4 Good
Based on 289 reviews
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Excellent
9.5
Pros: Close to centre, Staff were amazing and really friendly, felt really safe, good volume of music with games to play (table tennis , jenga, cards, board games, computer games. I liked the art work around the place.
Good
7.5
Pros: Friendly staff use of facilities
Excellent
9.5
Pros: The containers were quite clean and the staff is very friendly
Good
7.5
Pros: Good value for money, Basic but has all the facilities you need.
Good
7.5
Pros: The staff were super friendly and I had a fun night playing games with the other residents :)
Good
7.5
Pros: Was cheep, convenient for getting to the airport without going into town, could park there for free. The vibe was good.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Really nice and helpful people. Wonderfull experience.
Good
7.5
Pros: It was what I need fir the night .
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Safe, warm, and very inviting staff!
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Friendly staff, chilled out atmosphere, some free drinks in the evening!
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Overall 7.4 Good
Based on 289 reviews
Vibe
9.2
Value
8.9
Service
8.2
Location
7.7
Comfort
5.0
Food
4.2
Room
3.6
Cleanliness
2.4
WiFi
1.7
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Close to centre, Staff were amazing and really friendly, felt really safe, good volume of music with games to play (table tennis , jenga, cards, board games, computer games. I liked the art work around the place.
Cons: Only a couple things to improve I'd say it would be good if the top bunks had a rail or pegs or someway to hang a blanket to keep out light and give a little privacy, be nice to have plugs to charge phones in dorms, and finally found a little hard to cook anything in oven but understandable as it is only a basic kitchen all you need really.
7.5 Good
Pros: Friendly staff use of facilities
Cons: The Location
9.5 Excellent
Pros: The containers were quite clean and the staff is very friendly
Cons: The water pressure was a little low in the toilets
7.5 Good
Pros: Good value for money, Basic but has all the facilities you need.
Cons: If you want to check out early you can’t as no staff on site until 9am
7.5 Good
Pros: The staff were super friendly and I had a fun night playing games with the other residents :)
Cons: I think for the amount of people staying there should be more toilets and showers.
7.5 Good
Pros: Was cheep, convenient for getting to the airport without going into town, could park there for free. The vibe was good.
Cons: I was charged an additional 5% because I payed by card. The beds were quite poor quality - when my dad was putting the sheets on his one he fell through the bed onto the floor. Toilet block floor was soaking.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Really nice and helpful people. Wonderfull experience.
Cons:
7.5 Good
Pros: It was what I need fir the night .
Cons: I could not find the sign to the entrance in the dark
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Safe, warm, and very inviting staff!
Cons: Wish there was a drip coffee maker! But the instant coffee was complimentary, so I can't really complain.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Friendly staff, chilled out atmosphere, some free drinks in the evening!
Cons:
Located in Edinburgh (Gorgie), Containers Hostel Edinburgh is within a 15-minute walk of Tynecastle Stadium and Murrayfield Stadium. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A stay at The Hostel places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) and Princes Street. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Overall 7.4 Good
Based on 2,422 reviews
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Mediocre
3.8
Pros: Part of the staff was nice. I was able to print my boarding pass for 20 p.
Excellent
9.3
Pros: Not only was the staff super friendly, but the amount of good people I met while staying at this hostel was absolutely phenomenal!
Excellent
9.3
Pros: Staff were great and very helpful, location is perfect, facilities are great and the washing service was great.
Okay
5.5
Pros: Location
Okay
4.3
Okay
5.5
Pros: Location only.
Okay
5.5
Pros: The location for good access to airport transport.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Comfortable and accessible
Good
6.3
Pros: Wifi was ok. Kitchen facilities were good. Staff were ok, and the garden at the back is quite nice. Location was excellent and transport links are also excellent. Almost all Edinburgh is very walkable from this location. I guess you get what you pay for here - it is cheap, although I feel you can get much better if you slightly increase your budget.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Orderly, stately and practical/comfortable premises; great, easily accessible location with shops nearby; effective, friendly and competent staff.
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Overall 7.4 Good
Based on 2,422 reviews
Location
9.2
Service
8.2
Breakfast
5.3
WiFi
5.1
Bar
5.0
Room
4.2
Food
3.9
Cleanliness
3.6
Comfort
3.5
Location
9.4
Service
8.4
Amenities
5.2
Room
3.7
Cleanliness
3.4
Comfort
3.2
Value
8.8
Location
8.7
Room
4.3
Comfort
3.8
Location
9.1
Room
4.1
Comfort
3.8
Room
3.0
3.8 Mediocre
Pros: Part of the staff was nice. I was able to print my boarding pass for 20 p.
Cons: The worst hostel I've ever been to. Two showers and two toilets for a bunch of rooms with more than 20 people. At 11 pm they not only close the lounge (which means the only place to stay if you don't wish to sleep yet, is a minimum hall (literally)) but they also close the kitchen. So you cannot get anything from the fridge or get a cup of water if you wish. No place to keep your stuff safe. Just in the middle of the room. The springs of the matress keep sticking on your body no matter how much you try to find a good position. One night the plugs and lights in the room we're not working and since there was nobody to ask for help, I had to wait till the next morning till the guy could fix it and I could charge my cellphone. A lady came at nine to clean the room while some of us were still sleeping, making terrible noises with her keys hanging from her neck. And she even stepped on my pillow when she was getting down the upper bed. Absolutely uncomfortable, really poor maintenance. Hideous.
9.3 Excellent
Pros: Not only was the staff super friendly, but the amount of good people I met while staying at this hostel was absolutely phenomenal!
Cons:
9.3 Excellent
Pros: Staff were great and very helpful, location is perfect, facilities are great and the washing service was great.
Cons: Bunk bed heights meant that you couldn’t sit upright on your bed unless you were on the top bunk.
5.5 Okay
Pros: Location
Cons: Bathroom, carpet, bunk beds
4.3 Okay
Pros:
Cons: The room were too small and dirty
5.5 Okay
Pros: Location only.
Cons: The toilet and shower were not enough for the amount of people on the floor. Toilet wasnt clean all the time. The beds were too low and you end up hitting your always which is very painful.
5.5 Okay
Pros: The location for good access to airport transport.
Cons: It was a lot smaller than it looked on the pictures. The matress looked like a surgeon had been operating on it and there was no lighting/PowerPoint at the bed ,as advertised.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Comfortable and accessible
Cons: Nothing
6.3 Good
Pros: Wifi was ok. Kitchen facilities were good. Staff were ok, and the garden at the back is quite nice. Location was excellent and transport links are also excellent. Almost all Edinburgh is very walkable from this location. I guess you get what you pay for here - it is cheap, although I feel you can get much better if you slightly increase your budget.
Cons: I didn't like that they closed the only really significantly sized common space at 11pm, leaving only 3 or 4 tables for the entire hostel. There were no plugs near the beds. My biggest issue was the lack of lockers to keep valuables while we were out, I can't believe that a hostel doesn't have lockers. Our only option was to leave our luggage and valuables in the laundry room downstairs, which the reception would open for everyone on request, and which was sometimes open for a prolonged period of time while they were cleaning the room. Our room also stunk really badly, but I guess that's quite normal for a small room with minimal ventilation sleeping 12 people (although efforts to increase ventilation in the room would have been appreciated, as it was also way too hot).
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Orderly, stately and practical/comfortable premises; great, easily accessible location with shops nearby; effective, friendly and competent staff.
Cons:
A stay at The Hostel places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) and Princes Street. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
With a stay at Cowgate Tourist Hostel in Edinburgh (Old Town), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Royal Mile and Grassmarket. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage.
Overall 6.8 Good
Based on 2,894 reviews
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Excellent
9.4
Pros: La ubicación es genial, esta en el centro de la ciudad, con acceso a todo en menos de 5 minutos
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Did what it said on tin well worth 20 pound
Mediocre
2.5
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Great location. Sheet was clean. Nice staff
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Hello, we spent 4 nights in Cowgate hostel. It is nice and clean place. Kitchen was available and we had a grate roommates. Thanks for everything!
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Cool old building.
Good
7.0
Pros: The location, close to a really crowded street during night and full of nice place to club
Good
6.8
Pros: The location of the hostel is awesome.
Excellent
9.5
Pros: Location
Good
6.3
Pros: Great location, staff were rally lovely, could leave bag in storage for last day which was great!!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Increíble la ubicación, muy limpio y organizado todo!
Good
7.0
Pros: Typical youth hostel. Noisy, not really clean, but very central location. Avoid if you are easily disgusted by roommates.
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Overall 6.8 Good
Based on 2,894 reviews
Location
9.2
Bar
7.3
Service
6.6
Cleanliness
5.5
Room
4.9
Breakfast
4.9
WiFi
4.7
Comfort
3.6
Vibe
3.2
Amenities
3.2
Location
9.3
Bar
7.9
Service
6.6
Cleanliness
5.1
Room
4.9
WiFi
3.8
Comfort
3.5
Amenities
3.0
Vibe
2.5
Location
8.9
Service
6.5
Cleanliness
5.0
Room
4.7
Comfort
3.4
Amenities
2.6
Location
9.2
Service
6.2
Cleanliness
5.1
Room
3.6
Vibe
3.0
Comfort
2.6
9.4 Excellent
Pros: La ubicación es genial, esta en el centro de la ciudad, con acceso a todo en menos de 5 minutos
Cons: Las direcciones que indican en la web podrían ser más simples, pero funcionan perfectamente
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Did what it said on tin well worth 20 pound
Cons: More plugs in the rooms
2.5 Mediocre
Pros:
Cons: no cleanliness, no lockers, extra charge for late check in, extra charge for towel, smelly rooms
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Great location. Sheet was clean. Nice staff
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Hello, we spent 4 nights in Cowgate hostel. It is nice and clean place. Kitchen was available and we had a grate roommates. Thanks for everything!
Cons: For the first two days there was just one chair in the kitchen.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Cool old building.
Cons: Quite a hike up to the Royal Mile. Cowgate is way below, down the hill.
7.0 Good
Pros: The location, close to a really crowded street during night and full of nice place to club
Cons:
6.8 Good
Pros: The location of the hostel is awesome.
Cons: No lockers. Dirty. Everything is old.
9.5 Excellent
Pros: Location
Cons:
6.3 Good
Pros: Great location, staff were rally lovely, could leave bag in storage for last day which was great!!
Cons: The layout was really weird, had to go through the kitchen to get to the showers. Kitchen had very limited utensils. Wifi was nonexistent. This one was not value for money.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Increíble la ubicación, muy limpio y organizado todo!
Cons:
7.0 Good
Pros: Typical youth hostel. Noisy, not really clean, but very central location. Avoid if you are easily disgusted by roommates.
Cons:
With a stay at Cowgate Tourist Hostel in Edinburgh (Old Town), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Royal Mile and Grassmarket. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage.
A stay at Meadow Court - Campus Accommodation places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Royal Commonwealth Pool and University of Edinburgh. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities.
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Overall 6.2 Good
Based on 27 reviews
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Excellent
8.8
Pros: Location was amazing for the Fringe - we could walk to everything easily. Room was really comfortable as well...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Good
7.5
Pros: Good points were location, staff, budget and being able to store suitcases on final day. Kitchen also great.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: University accommodation with a near by shower room / toilet and a communal kitchen/dining room.
Good
7.0
Pros: Basic toiletries and towels provided. Self catering kitchen very useful for cooking and cups of tea. Free tea and coffee on request at reception. Luggage storage vv useful.
Good
7.0
Pros: Shared kitchen/living room. Price, good for ed fest. A place to sleep overnight.
Good
7.5
Pros: Great location for checking out Edinburgh festival
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Clean quiet everything there I needed.
Good
6.8
Pros: The location is excellent! It was perfect for what we needed.
Good
6.3
Pros: The room, bed was clean and reasonably comfortable
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Overall 6.2 Good
Based on 27 reviews
Value
10.0
Location
8.8
Service
7.8
Amenities
5.0
Room
4.5
Comfort
2.9
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Location was amazing for the Fringe - we could walk to everything easily. Room was really comfortable as well...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Cons: Noise in the building carried a bit. It doesn't bother me but a light sleeper might struggle...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
7.5 Good
Pros: Good points were location, staff, budget and being able to store suitcases on final day. Kitchen also great.
Cons: Bad points were mainly, fire doors slamming at all hours and staying with guests I didn’t know who were less considerate, eg using bathroom, leaving water in bathroom floor, talking loudly late at night, not getting loo roll, not putting away kitchen utensils. I don’t know if double rooms are available in this style accom, but being able to have a mixed party (singles and doubles) would be good.
8.8 Excellent
Pros: University accommodation with a near by shower room / toilet and a communal kitchen/dining room.
Cons: The mattress was worn out and needed to be replaced.
7.0 Good
Pros: Basic toiletries and towels provided. Self catering kitchen very useful for cooking and cups of tea. Free tea and coffee on request at reception. Luggage storage vv useful.
Cons: No hand soap in bathrooms. No waste bins in bathrooms- a must for female travellers and to discourage disposal of rubbish down toilets. Draconian check out, loud knocking on doors by staff at 10.10am whilst leaving the flat and being told I had exceeded the check out time (a bit of flexibility for a few moments especially in shared flats where there were couples staying in rooms and only two bathrooms and no separate toilet and a more pleasant attitude towards check out would be appreciated)
7.0 Good
Pros: Shared kitchen/living room. Price, good for ed fest. A place to sleep overnight.
Cons: Cramped bed. Window broken. Loose toilet seat. No hooks or rails in toilet or shower space. Poor placing of electric plugs. I feel for the student who is exploited by the people who threw this space together.
7.5 Good
Pros: Great location for checking out Edinburgh festival
Cons: Bit awkward sharing one toilet with three other rooms and the water pressure in the shower was very low.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Clean quiet everything there I needed.
Cons: Shower too small and hard to get a good temperature
6.8 Good
Pros: The location is excellent! It was perfect for what we needed.
Cons: The walls and ceiling were paper thin. The room was cold in the mornings and there was no ventilation. My towel was wet for the whole stay despite hanging it up all day.
6.3 Good
Pros: The room, bed was clean and reasonably comfortable
Cons: No tea and coffee making facilities in our room, although there was a kitchen staff did not give us any instructions as to where this was.
A stay at Meadow Court - Campus Accommodation places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Royal Commonwealth Pool and University of Edinburgh. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities.
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